Universidad de Jaén

THEORY

1. Digital Photogrammetry

1.1 Concept

1.2 Historical development of digital photogrammetry

1.3 Opportunities and potential

2. Instrumentation in Digital Photogrammetry.

2.1 Large and médium Digital photogrammetry cameras. Oblique cameras

2.2 High spatial resolution spaceborne sensors installed.

2.3 Photogrammetric scanners.

2.4 Digital image. Preprocessing and storage

2.5 Digital Photogrammetric Systems

3. Workflow in Digital Photogrammetry.

3.1 Classification of digital photogrammetric processes

3.2 Flowchart in photogrammetry

3.3 Digital Photogrammetry projects

4. Image Orientation in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

4.1 Block Adjustment. Autocalibration

4.2 GPS/INS supported orientation

4.3 Direct vs indirect orientation

4.4 Additional models for airborne and spaceborne sensors

5. Automation of measurement processes.

5.1 Concept of matching. Fundaments

5.2 Search space reduction. Methods

5.3 Matching methods. Classification

5.4 Area based matching

5.5 Feature based matching

5.6 Problems associated with matching processes

5.7 New trends in matching processes

6. Automation of the image orientation process

6.1 Automatic inner orientation

6.2 Automatic digital aerotriangulation

6.3 Automation in outer orientation  

7. Automatic Digital elevation models generation

7.1 Digital Terrain Models and Digital Elevation Models. Structures

7.2 Automatic Terrain Extraction using correlation.

7.3 LiDAR systems.

7.4 Quality control in digital elevation models.

8. Digital Orthoimage

8.1 Basic concepts. Rectification and Orthorectification

8.2 Digital image rectification methodology

8.3 Differential rectification. Stages

8.4 Orthoimagery generation in urban areas. True Orthoimage.

8.5 Orthophoto projects. Quality control.

PRACTICES

Practice 1. Digital photogrammetric systems. Scanners. Digital imagery.

Practice 2. Digital image photogrammetric orientation.

Practice 3. Mapping photogrametric projects.

P3-1. Initial phases: Preparing and image importation

P3-2. Photogrammetric orientation. Orientation in spatial high-resolution satellite images.

P3-2. Digital Elevation Models.

P3-4. Orthorectification and mosaics.

Practice 4. Treatment of LiDAR information.

The teaching methodology is based on the one hand, a large group classes where exhibitions of the theoretical concepts of the subject and problem solving and case are made. These classes follow a master class scheme in which student participation is encouraged. Also, practical classes in small groups taught at the Laboratory of Digital Photogrammetry for handling specific equipment (photogrammetric scanners, digital photogrammetric stations and other specific software) are performed.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

The evaluation system is intended to verify that the students have acquired the skills provided for the subject, reaching the intended learning outcomes. This evaluation verified that:

• They have acquired the necessary knowledge of the implementation and photogrammetric and topographic methods for the application of methods and instruments in Digital Photogrammetry, including airborne and spaceborne image orientation, and the generation of digital elevation models and orthoimages .
• They have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the least squares methods in the field of geomatics observations.

The evaluation system consists of three components:

• Attendance and participation
• Theoretical knowledge and solving problems
• Execution of practical work.

The assessment of the assistance and participation will be made by a control system of assistance to both theoretical and practical classes. Furthermore, the degree of participation of students will be controlled by formulating questions in class and development activities on topics of interest.

The assessment related theoretical knowledge and problem solving would be done through a written test, which is divided into two parts:

• Theoretical knowledge will be assessed by different questions on the subject taught (the questions may have different configurations depending on the items to evaluate, from short questions to topics to be developed).
• Problem resolution to be developed by using a computer system (spreadsheet).

It is considered that this part is overcome when at least 50% of the maximum score set is obtained for each of them.

The assessment concerning the practical (implementation of practical work) will be based on the delivery of the reports relating to the work done by students / as in them.

The final grade will result from performing a weighted average of the rating of the three parties (attendance and participation, theoretical knowledge and problem solving, execution of practical work) where his weights of 0.1, 0.65 and 0.25, respectively. For this average is done will require the student has reached at least 50% of the maximum rating in the assessment of theoretical knowledge and problem solving, and the accounts for the implementation of practical work.

According to the description of competencies and results to be achieved and evaluation methodologies applied the following correspondence is established:

• Attendance and participation: R1, R2, R3 / CE25, CE26, CT6
• Theoretical knowledge and problem solving: R1, R2, R3 / CE25, CE26
• Execution of practical work: R1, R2, R3 / CB2, CB4, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT6, CE24, CE25, CE26